Oamaru Weather in March
What's the weather like in Oamaru (Otago) in March 2024?
The climate in Oamaru during March can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
March is in the fall / autumn in Oamaru and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 19°C 66.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 8.2°C 46.8°F |
| Average temperature | 13.6°C 56.5°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5.1 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 56 mm 2.2 ins |
| Rainy days | 12 days |
| Sea temperature | 13.2°C 55.7°F |
| Humidity | 79% |
| Windspeed | 12.2kph 8 mph |
On average March is the wettest month of the year in Oamaru with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
March temperatures in Oamaru
March rainfall
March hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Oamaru in March 2024.
Other monthly averages
Oamaru weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 20.5°C 68.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 29mm 1.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 5.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 10.3°C 50.5°F |
| Wettest month: | March | 56mm 2.2ins |
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